Heading South for the
TT2000 next week so before I go the poor old Connie needed some loving...
First up was a job I hadn't done myself before - an air filter change. Luckily Brian had done his one the previous week (I wonder why) so he popped in to give me a bit of advice. First up a few clothes needed to come off so we could find the filter:
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| All sorts of interesting stuff under the clothes |
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| The filters hidey-hole |
Then it was time to whip the old filter out:
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| Yep, it's been working |
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| Spot the difference |
New filter in it was time to see if I remembered who it all went back together. Well, actually the whole job was a lot easier than I thought it would be - no worries!
Following the air filter change it was time to drop the oil out of both ends and change the oil filter too:
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| Nice clean oil for the donk |
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| New oil for the final drive too |
Then it was time for a lunch break before getting the hose and soapy water out and into action. She may even get a polish before I go...
And one last touch:
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| Ready for her 2nd TT! |
Your Connie is probably very happy to have a new filter & oil change. Bikes always need a little bike TLC.
ReplyDeleteThat was one dirty air filter. Your bike will run a little better now even if it isn't noticeable while riding. And a bath too. It's going to be race ready.
ReplyDeleteA bath and some TLC. Your bike will show you its appreciation during your trip.
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